Google Home MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Google Home as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add google-home --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Google Home MCP Server
Connect to Google Nest devices via the Smart Device Management (SDM) API and control your smart home from any AI agent. Manage thermostats, view camera feeds, and interact with doorbells.
Claude Code registers Google Home as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Google Home data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- List Devices — See all your Nest thermostats, cameras, doorbells, and displays
- Thermostat Control — Set mode (Heat/Cool/Off), adjust temperatures, enable eco mode, and control fan timer
- Camera Streaming — Generate live RTSP or WebRTC stream URLs from Nest cameras and doorbells
- Doorbell Management — View doorbell camera feeds and stream events
- Structure & Rooms — Browse your home's structures and room organization
- Device Details — Get full device state including all traits and current settings
The Google Home MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Google Home to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Home MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Google Home
Ask Claude: "Using Google Home, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Google Home MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Google Home through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Google Home tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Google Home + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Google Home MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Google Home tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Google Home nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Google Home outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Google Home status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Google Home MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Google Home to Claude Code via MCP:
generate_camera_stream
The stream token is temporary and should be used immediately. Stop the stream when done. Generate a live camera stream URL from a Nest camera or doorbell
get_device
Use device ID from list_devices or device name. Get details for a specific Google Nest device
list_devices
Shows device types, traits, and room assignments. USE WHEN: - User wants to see all their Nest devices - User needs to find device IDs for other commands - User is exploring their smart home setup - User asks "what Nest devices do I have" EXAMPLES: - "List all my Nest devices" → call with no params - "Show my smart home devices" → call with no params - "What Nest devices are connected?" → call with no params List all Google Nest devices in your home
list_rooms
Useful for understanding device locations and room organization. List all rooms in a specific structure
list_structures
Each structure contains rooms and devices. List all structures (homes) in your Google Nest account
set_fan_timer
Turns the fan on for a specified duration. Duration is optional and defaults to the thermostat setting. Set the fan timer on a Nest thermostat
set_thermostat_cool
Use this when the thermostat is in COOL or HEATCOOL mode. Set the cooling temperature on a Nest thermostat
set_thermostat_eco
This is a manual override of the eco/eco-friendly temperature settings. Set Nest thermostat to eco mode for energy savings
set_thermostat_heat
Use this when the thermostat is in HEAT or HEATCOOL mode. Set the heating temperature on a Nest thermostat
set_thermostat_mode
Supported modes: HEAT, COOL, HEATCOOL, OFF. Use device ID from list_devices to target a specific thermostat. USE WHEN: - User wants to change thermostat mode - User asks to turn heating/cooling on or off - User wants to switch thermostat operating mode - User says "set thermostat to heat/cool/off" PARAMETERS: - device_id (REQUIRED): Thermostat device ID - mode (REQUIRED): One of HEAT, COOL, HEATCOOL, or OFF EXAMPLES: - "Set thermostat to heat mode" → call with device_id, mode="HEAT" - "Turn off the thermostat" → call with device_id, mode="OFF" - "Set thermostat to cool" → call with device_id, mode="COOL" Set the mode of a Nest thermostat
set_thermostat_range
Useful for HEATCOOL mode to define the comfort range. Set both heating and cooling temperatures on a Nest thermostat
stop_camera_stream
Use the stream token returned from generate_camera_stream to properly terminate the stream session. Stop an active camera stream from a Nest camera or doorbell
Example Prompts for Google Home in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Google Home immediately.
"List all my Nest devices and show me what thermostats I have."
"Set my living room thermostat to 22°C heating mode."
"Show me the live feed from my front door camera."
Troubleshooting Google Home MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Google Home to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Google Home + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Home MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Google Home with your favorite client
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Connect Google Home to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.